Chickenpox (Varicella) It is recommended that individuals who have chickenpox stay home until they are feeling well and it has been five days since the start of their rash or until lesions have crusted over, whichever comes first.
Fifth's Disease (Parvovirus) No exclusion Children with Fifth's disease do not need to remain at home if they are feeling well enough to take part in activities and do not have a fever
Gastroenteritis (diarrhea/vomiting) Gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., vomiting, diarrhea) can be an indication of both enteric and other illnesses, including COVID-19. If no specific pathogen is identified, children and staff with new or worsening symptoms of gastroenteritis must remain at home until free of vomiting and diarrhea for at least 48 hours.
Hand, foot and mouth (HFM) Disease No exclusion Children with HFM do not need to remain at home if they are feeling well enough to take part in activities and do not have a fever. However, it is recommended that children with excessive drooling due to mouth sores and/or open blisters on their body should remain at home until symptoms resolve.
Impetigo Until the antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has been taken for at least 24 hours and they feel well enough to participate
Pink-eye, bacterial (conjunctivitis) Until the antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has been taken for at least 24 hours
Scarlet fever Until antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has been taken for at least 24 hours and they feel well enough to participate in activities
Strep throat Until antibiotic prescribed by a doctor has been taken for at least 24 hours and they feel well enough to participate in activities
Whooping cough (Pertussis) Exclude until 5 days of appropriate antibiotic treatment received or for 3 weeks from onset of illness, if not treated